ResearchAndMarkets.com has added separate reports on the global defense driver's vision enhancers (thermal) market and defense external lighting market. The thermal vision market is estimated at USD 1.02 billion in 2026 and projected to reach USD 1.64 billion by 2036 at a 4.90% CAGR, while the external lighting market is estimated at USD 0.21 billion in 2026 and projected to reach USD 0.29 billion by 2036 at a 3.40% CAGR. Thermal systems support military vehicle mobility, crew safety and low-visibility operations, while navigation, anti-collision and formation lighting support aircraft safety, coordination and night missions. North America is a significant or leading region for both markets, with Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East also generating demand through modernization, procurement and defense spending.